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Eleanore Swarm Obituary

Eleanore R. Swarm, 84, of Blue Bell, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 10, 1928, Eleanore has been living in Blue Bell for over 55 years, and was formerly of Roxborough section of Philadelphia. She was a homemaker and member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Center Square, Pa. Her life centered around her family and she lived for her children, grandchildren and great grand daughter She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald H. Swarm and her parents, Christian Ritter and Catherine (West) Ritter. She is survived by daughters Nancy Swarm of Ocala, FL and Gail C. Keough of Eagleville, PA; grandson Earl J. (& Rebecca) Catagnus, Jr. of Eagleville, PA; granddaughter Dawn E. Catagnus of Austin, TX and great granddaughter Abigail A. Catagnus . Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1802 Skippack Pike, Center Square, Pa 19422. Pastor Marcia Bell officiating. Friends may call (viewing) on Saturday Morning from 9:00 to 10:15 A.M. at the Church. Interment at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Center Square, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Hospital for Children, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Disabled American Veterans, 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home of Conshohocken, East Norriton & Trappe 610-277-1600

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Published by The Times Herald from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2013.

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Barbara & Cathy Crassman

July 27, 2013

Dear Nancy and Gail, We were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a really special lady and I know how much you will miss her. Our prayers are with you both.

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